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Sue Frause is an American writer and photographer. She's had a major crush on Canada ever since she visited British Columbia as a young girl. Even if your heart doesn't pitter patter over all things Canadian, read on. You'll find photos, travel tips, road notes and the latest news and thoughts about our friends north of the 49th parallel. Cool idea, eh?

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Vancouver Whale Watch season runs April 1 through October 31

Just because summer is winding down, doesn't mean that whale watching season is over. Vancouver Whale Watch, based in nearby Steveston Village, runs whale watching tours through Oct. 31, 2010. Here's how they describe the tours on their website:

The killer whales* come to this region to feed on the salmon that are returning to the Fraser River to spawn. The salmon start to migrate up river in May and continue into October. There are three pods (families) of killer whales that return to this area every year and they consist of approximately 80 whales. Killer whales are matriarchal, meaning that the eldest female leads the group.

The 3-5 hour tours travel through BC's Gulf Islands and the American San Juan Islands. A professional naturalist is on board to talk about the marine ecosystem and answer questions. Also included are:

Photo ID charts on board for the killer whalesHydrophones to hear the whales communicatingComplimentary water and snackFree all-day parking (including RVs

Vancouver Whale Watching has a 90% success rate in sighting whales. And if you don't see one, you're invited for a complimentary return trip until you do ("for life, no expiration").

I went on one of their springtime Sea Lion Tours (March 15-May 15) in 2009, and it was great fun!